Online Learning & Practice
If you’re looking for ongoing support with guided meditations and a rich library of courses to watch at your own pace, regular live teachings + practice + discussion to join when it works for you, and a virtual community of practitioners with my guidance, this is for you:)
Online membership includes:
Five foundational courses journeying through Buddhism with abundant guided meditations, recorded in HD with 65+ hours of total content. Scroll down for descriptions!
2 - 3 live online teachings per month with guided meditation and discussion, recorded to view anytime. Starts January 13th, schedule below.
Discussion forum where you can share with each other, and ask me questions at any point
The ability to request topics for teachings and courses
Discounts on future online courses as we continue to deepen. Our next, Death, Dying, and the Pure Land begins 17 February.
By becoming a member, you support my longevity, practice, and teaching activities
The membership works like a subscription service. Choose what level of support you’re inspired to offer, and it’s charged monthly. You can cancel at any time. All members receive the same teachings, with different levels of discounts on future online courses.
Intended to be accessible:)
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Foundational Courses Included in Membership
Each of these five courses contains eight chapters, with several manageable 30 - 60 minute videos at a time, abundant guided meditations, additional optional readings, in 65+ hours of total content.
Path of Freedom: Four Truths of Buddhism
This course is our starting point. We introduce and journey through the Buddha’s first body of teachings, the Four Noble Truths. This includes topics like Buddha nature, the Life of the Buddha, wisdom and klesha (afflicted emotions), the operations of karma, and much more. Full description here.
Boundless Love: Tonglen and the Four Immeasurables
This course is mainly guided meditations, gradually learning the awakened heart, or “bodhichitta” practices of Tonglen and the Four Immeasurables. Tonglen is how we learn to embrace suffering, heal stuck emotions, and transform it all into greater and greater freedom, connection, and compassion. The Four Immeasurables are metta (loving-kindness), compassion, joy, and equanimity. Full description here.
Tara the Protectress, Buddha of Compassion
Now we get to the magic:) This course introduces mantra and visualization practice via Tara, who is a Buddha of compassion in decidedly sacred feminine form, which exists within all of us. She can heal what needs to be healed, enrich and encourage confidence and enlightened qualities, re-ignite our passion and inspiration for life, and cut through and stop obstacles. We practiced guided meditation in every single session, and there’s a lot there. Full description here.
The Bodhisattva Path: Courageous Love in Chaotic Times
Bodhisattvas are courageous beings on a path to everyone’s freedom, for as long as it takes. The Bodhisattva path is how we bring our practice into action. In this course we learn the six paramitas or “transcendent actions”, the famous Heart Sutra which teaches the freedom of emptiness (that nothing is solid), and more. Lots of guided meditation here too. Full description here.
Freeing Our Minds: The Lojong Teachings
Finally, the Lojong or “mind transformation” teachings are how we bring every single thing in our lives, especially adversity and challenges, onto our paths of enlightenment. They teach us how to recognize and break the cycles of habitual reactions, limiting narratives, to transform them in compassionate ways, and to free our minds. Full description here.
Students are Saying:
“Loden is a highly-trained, experienced and gifted teacher. He makes ancient teachings accessible through his down-to-earth and compassionate way of communicating. He combines enthusiasm and deep knowledge to make learning and practicing enjoyable.” - Claire
“Both experienced and newer practitioners will appreciate Loden Nyima's teachings, which are deeply rooted in classic Buddhist texts yet are presented in a manner that is understandable by Westerners.” - Kipp C
“Solid Online Buddhist Study Experience
I recently completed one of Loden's eight-week online courses and wanted to share my experience for anyone considering his teachings.
**What I appreciated:**
**Experienced Teacher**: Loden brings over 15 years of monastic experience and formal Buddhist training. His time at Gampo Abbey and Drala Mountain Center really shows in the depth and authenticity of his instruction.
**Practical Format**: The Zoom classes work well - recorded in HD so you can revisit content or catch up if you miss a session. The recordings are helpful for reviewing meditation instructions and key concepts.
**Accessible Approach**: Complex Buddhist teachings are presented in a way that's understandable for modern practitioners. Loden has a gift for making ancient wisdom relevant to contemporary challenges.
**Reasonable Pricing**: The sliding scale tuition makes quality dharma instruction accessible. This isn't about profit - it's about sharing the teachings.
**Supportive Community**: The private discussion forum creates connection with fellow students, which adds value to the solo online learning experience.
**Areas that worked for me:**
- Clear meditation instruction with guided practices
- Practical tools for working with difficult emotions
- Integration of study with contemplative practice
- Emphasis on daily practice that fits real life
The courses provide a good foundation in Buddhist meditation and philosophy. Loden creates a welcoming environment for both beginners and those with experience. If you're looking for authentic dharma instruction in a convenient online format, these courses deliver solid value.
Worth checking out if you're drawn to serious Buddhist study with a qualified teacher.” - JS
